Burnley
North WestE07000117Population 99,233180 mi to LondonDfT ref 1 Apr 2026
Burnley publishes a wheelchair-accessible vehicle list.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026- Driver licenceNot set
- DBS checkNot setThrough the council. Then stay on the DBS update service.
- Knowledge testNot setBurnley requires topographical knowledge: local roads and places.
- English assessmentNot setOral and written
- TrainingNot setDisability awareness and safeguarding, both required.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026Operators to drive for17
Market sizeSmall
255 licensed drivers. 79th smallest of 284.
Private hire fleet down 53% since 2013
287 in 2013, 136 today.
To drive for a Burnley operator, you need a Burnley licence. The journeys can be anywhere.
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DfT survey · 1 Apr 2026| Requirement | Burnley | Pendle | Rossendale | Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topographical knowledge | Required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| English assessment | Oral and written | Oral only | Not required | Oral and written |
| Disability training | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
| Operators | 17 | 39 | 8 | 43 |
| Market size | Small | Large | Small | Very large |
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